3.7 Standards of Conduct
3.7.1 Attendance and Punctuality
Employees are expected to be on time for the start of the scheduled work
period. If an employee is unable to report to work or is going to be late,
the employee must inform the supervisor within the first hour of the scheduled
work period. Faculty who are unable to meet a scheduled class must contact
the department chair.
Tardiness and absenteeism affect the smooth functioning of the department
and reduce the employee's value to the College. Lateness or absenteeism
will be a factor in appraising performance. Unauthorized or excessive
absenteeism or tardiness may lead to appropriate disciplinary action,
including dismissal. Supervisors who know or suspect that an employee's
poor attendance is due to a medical condition should consult with the
director of benefits before taking action.
In the event a staff member is absent for three consecutive workdays
without notifying the supervisor, the supervisor should contact the director
of human resources or director of employment and employee relations. In
this situation, the College assumes that the employee has chosen to voluntarily
resign unless the employee is able to show that extenuating circumstances
made notification impossible. A letter is sent to the staff member to
confirm the resignation.
3.7.2 Standard of Appearance
Employees should be neatly and appropriately groomed and attired. The
supervisor should ask each employee to use the employee's own good judgment
to ensure that dress and personal grooming are neither extreme nor inappropriate.
Supervisors should remind employees that they represent the College to
our many visitors as well as to co-workers and students. If appropriate
standards are not met, it is the supervisor/department chair's responsibility
to discuss this with the employee. If a position requires a special uniform,
it is the responsibility of the supervisor to provide details to each
employee who is required to wear a uniform; new or revised requirements
must be approved by the appropriate vice-president and must be on record
with the Office of Human Resources.
3.7.3 Use and Disposal of College Property
College property, including College vehicles, are not available for personal
use and should not be removed from the premises.
The Office of Purchasing determines if College property is surplus and
handles the sale of surplus items. No individual employee is authorized
to declare College property to be surplus and to directly purchase it
for the employee's own use. Contact the Office of Purchasing for more
information regarding surplus property.
Unauthorized use of College facilities, property or supplies for personal
reasons either during or after working hours is considered a misuse of
College property. |
